A borrower’s loan request just doesn’t quite fit the criteria—but it may fit ours

Whether the obstacle is credit criteria, loan purpose, or loan amount, we can help

As much as you want to help, some business circumstances just don’t qualify for traditional loan programs. These circumstances may cause financial set-backs that can lead to business failure—with a huge potential impact on your local area unless policy allows for creative loan structuring. That’s where CRF steps in.

You’ll earn a referral fee for bringing us deserving business borrowers—on any SBA 7(a) loan that closes. We are particularly interested in women, veteran, and minority-owned businesses who:

Face an interest rate reset

Need to refinance or consolidate debt

Are located in rural or distressed areas

Are in difficult-to-finance industries such as retail and service businesses

Must pay off outstanding, non-SBA debts

Together, we can preserve the health of your community and the owner’s dreams for the business.

See the impact

Read the stories of some of the businesses we’ve helped who couldn’t qualify for conventional financing:

Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to empower people to improve
their lives and strengthen their communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF develops products
and services aimed at increasing the flow of capital to historically underinvested communities across the country. CRF has injected more than $2.1 billion to help stimulate
job creation and economic development, provide affordable housing, and support community facilities.